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Shockwave Games
When it comes to online gaming in a Web browser, Shockwave is one of the most widely used platforms. Although similar to Flash, and produced by the same company, Shockwave offers more robust interactivity features, making it very popular among Web game developers.
Shockwave Download
Almost 60 percent of Web users already have the Shockwave plugin installed, but if you don't have it, this is the fast track to the lastest version.
Bookworm
Form words by linking letter tiles in any direction. Simple to play and remarkably entertaining.
Candystand Mah Jong
Free Shockwave Mah Jong with nice gameplay options.
Chevron Cars Playground
An excellent collection of educational and fun Shockwave games that are safe for the entire family. Some of them provide learning materials and test kids' knowledge about a variety of subjects.
Chopper Rescue
Rescue stranded soldiers from enemy territory while avoiding missles and tanks in this Shockwave arcade game.
Cosmic Encounter Online
4 players compete for cosmic domination using strategy and diplomacy in this unique Shockwave game. Games are highly social, last only 30 minutes or so, and the basic aliens can be played for free.
Daily Jigsaw
Shockwave jigsaw puzzles very similar to the real thing. Features user-submitted photographs.
Foul Shot Shootout
No instructions necessary for this nifty basketball game, just grab the ball with your mouse and shoot. The physics are very good and it's considerably more challenging than it looks.
Galactic Conquest
Govern your own space empire in this unique MMO real-time strategy game. Sign up for free on their Web site.
Gutterball
An excellent 3D bowling game that is easy to play and has remarkable physics.
Hyperjet Racing
3D hover car racing on a big track. Looks good and the physics work quite well, but, as always, it's hard to steer with arrow keys.
Pretty Good Darts
This is an interesting attempt to simulate darts, but depends a lot on what speed you have your mouse set at. Lets you play against another person as well as the computer.
Pretty Good Golf
Play the world's great golf courses in your Web browser. A cleverly designed and unique 2D golf game. You'll probably have to read the instructions to figure out the controls but it's worth it.
RC Rally Racing
Top-down auto racing that looks good and is unusually easy to control with the keyboard.
Shapion
Drop all the game pieces into their homes on the game board before it pops up and the pieces go flying. This graphically impressive Shockwave game will have you feeling like a kid again.
Sketchy Snow Sledding
Dodge trees and fly over jumps in this free sled race game. Simple to play and child safe.
Slapshot Shootout
See if you can get the puck past the goalie in this hockey shootout game. The controls are well designed but it's best to start with a practice round to get the hang of it.